Process Technician II

Forj Medical•Vadnais Heights, MN

4d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Molding Technician is responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, processing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of production and sample molds. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to support process development while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in injection mold setup, processing, and removal
Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, processes, and industry terminology
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation
Experience with eDART or similar process monitoring systems
Proficiency with hand tools and precision measuring instruments
Advanced understanding of plastic materials and processing techniques
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of technical college education or equivalent preferred
Formal SIM training from accredited institutions strongly preferred
CAD experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform complete mold setup and teardown, including troubleshooting and preventive maintenance for production and sample molds
Install, remove, and replace waterlines; perform routine water filter cleaning
Conduct proper line clearance, moisture analysis, and tolerance monitoring to ensure process integrity
Maintain press cleanliness, including platen cleaning, preventive maintenance (PM), and housekeeping before, during, and after tasks
Manage work orders, raw materials, and advanced mold lubrication (leader pins, side locks, cams, slides)
Execute Advanced Scientific Injection Molding (SIM) techniques to support Processing Engineering in process development
Perform advanced troubleshooting of machines, tooling functionality, and Mold Process Control (MPC), including controlled out-of-tolerance evaluations
Conduct mold evaluations following critical tool repairs
Load and adjust automation programs as needed
Execute DOE, IQ, OQ, PQ, and confirmation runs
Perform press start-up, restart, and shutdown procedures
Identify process and material issues, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions
Ensure compliance with company and industry standards to maintain a safe and efficient manufacturing environment
Train and mentor new and less experienced technicians
Perform additional duties as assigned
May provide direction to department employees in alignment with company policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities may include training, assigning work, monitoring performance, addressing concerns, and resolving issues
In the absence of formal supervisory responsibility, provides technical guidance and on-the-job training